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EG53 TKC

2004 Kia Sorento

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

151,370 mi
Last recorded151,370 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Kia Sorento83,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG53 TKC
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2019 151,370 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy ?? (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2019 151,368 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded two front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy ?? (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 147,077 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 142,120 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 142,118 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 137,442 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes above rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside head lamp lens not clear

Offside headlamp lens not clear

Fail 8 Feb 2016 137,442 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes above rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside head lamp lens not clear

Offside headlamp lens not clear

Pass 4 Feb 2015 128,443 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 117,411 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Feb 2014 117,411 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Feb 2013 100,605 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f tyre bold on edge

Pass 13 Feb 2013 100,605 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

o/s/f tyre bold on edge

Pass 9 Feb 2012 83,584 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 63,482 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 43,744 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 40,014 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 40,014 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 May 2008 32,855 miles

front brake pads becoming worn

Pass 2 Jan 2007 20,471 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?

Based on 738,544 MOT tests across 54,549 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
7,199
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
54,549
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,793
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12,141
position lamp(s) not working 9,455
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 8,638
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,977
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EG53 TKC is a 2004 Kia Sorento in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2004 Kia Sorento models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 83,531 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Sorento fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 12,793 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EG53 TKC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Sorento typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Kia Sorento is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EG53 TKC registered?

EG53 TKC is a 2004 Kia Sorento, first registered on 14 February 2004.

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